Indiana, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 14:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Paris, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Richmond, Greenville, Centerville, Arcanum, Lewisburg, New Paris, New Madison, Fountain City, Abington, Wayne Lakes, Eldorado, West Manchester, Spring Grove, Bethel, Hollansburg, Gordon, Palestine, Boston, Ithaca, and Castine. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 146 and 156. I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 13. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Darke; Preble
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH